🦑 One hundred new species discovered off the coast of Chile

🦑 One hundred new species discovered off the coast of Chile

Scientists have possibly discovered one hundred new species at the underwater mountains near the coast of Chile, with the help of a robot that can dive over 4000 meters. An unknown species of sea cucumbers and rarely seen species such as squids and corals have been identified.

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  • Scientists have possibly discovered one hundred new species at the underwater mountains near the coast of Chile, with the help of a robot that can dive over 4000 meters.
  • An unknown species of sea cucumbers and rarely seen species such as squids and corals have been identified.

A world of unknown species revealed

At the underwater mountains off the coast of Chile, scientists with the help of an advanced underwater robot, capable of diving over 4000 meters (14,000 feet), have discovered about one hundred new species, reports PBS News Hour.

Image: PBS News Hour/Schmidt Ocean Institute

Among the potentially new species is an unknown type of sea cucumber, which looks like something out of a Dr. Seuss book, found at over 4500 feet deep. Also, a rarely seen family of squids that ejected ink upon seeing the strange robot.

Other discoveries include glass sponges, deep-sea corals, and sea urchins.

The researchers believe it could take years to identify all the species.

Image: PBS News Hour/Schmidt Ocean Institute
Image: PBS News Hour/Schmidt Ocean Institute

With about 70 percent of the Earth's surface covered by seas and only a fraction explored, it's clear that there are many more unknown and unusual creatures to be discovered.

This discovery is a sign that there is much more to learn about our planet's most unexplored areas.

There is no ongoing sixth mass extinction of species

Warp News, together with The Progress Network, has examined claims about a sixth mass extinction of species.

🐯 Investigation: There is no sixth mass extinction going on
“We are entering a sixth mass extinction,” says Paul Ehrlich in an interview with Warp News. He is not alone in believing this. But our investigation shows that is wrong. However, there is no shortage of problems with species extinction. But, by and large, we have now learned to manage them.
Warp NewsAnders Bolling

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